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Obituary for ELE


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday September 08, 2006

Jackie I. Ele, 73, passed away on September 2, 2006 following a year-long battle with cancer. Jackie was born May 25, 1933 in Loop, TX and moved to Albuquerque with her family in 1935. She worked as a furrier at Harper's Furs and was the manager then owner of LaMar's of Albuquerque and Bridal Discount for 32 years before retiring. Jackie was preceded in death by her father, Gilbert H. Jones and mother, Bertha Jones. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Robert "Bob" Ele; her daughter, Connie Cherry and husband, Ron; daughter, Kathy Sanchez and husband, Randy; grandson, Lance Cherry and wife, Jaime, granddaughter, Janelle Sanchez; grandson, Adam Cherry and wife, Jennifer; granddaughter, Kimberly Ball and husband, Curtis; granddaughter, Sarra Suazo and husband, Orlando; great-grandchildren, Noah, Cyan and Jackson; sister, Jean Lindt and husband, Alex; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006, 11:00 a.m. at Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo Del Norte, Albuquerque. The reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. The family will receive guests at the home of Bob Ele after 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sandia Presbyterian Church and Presbyterian Hospice. The family wishes to thank Joyce Wesselink, RN and Sharon Sanders, Home Health Aide, of the Presbyterian Hospice. Arrangements made by Direct Services.


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